This
course is designed to familiarize students with the physical properties of
fiber optic components and systems. There will typically be two lectures/week
during the scheduled class meeting times, and a total of eight lab
experiments. I will also try to set updemonstration
experimentsfor other topics not
formally covered by an assigned lab. The lectures should provide sufficient
background material for the lab experiments as well as a good foundation in
fiber systems. During the first week of classes you should form a lab group of
approximately three students, and decide on a meeting time. Check with the TA
about available meeting times. Each lab experiment will be set up for
approximately 8 class days. This will allow some time to repeat certain parts of
a lab that you are unsure of or wish to check. There will be a final exam
covering both lecture and lab material.